Vehicle summary
ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.
At a glance
This 2012 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1198cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 108,042 miles on the clock, averaging 7,190 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SM12 EXA
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 108,042 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 14,295 |
| Average per year | 7,190 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SM12 EXA |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2012 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SM — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 12 — March 2012 to August 2012 |
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About SM12 EXA
What car is SM12 EXA?
SM12 EXA is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2012.
What is the mileage of SM12 EXA?
The last recorded mileage for SM12 EXA was 108,042 miles, recorded on 14 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM12 EXA passed its MOT?
SM12 EXA has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 14 Jul 2026.
Is SM12 EXA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM12 EXA is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.
How old is SM12 EXA?
SM12 EXA is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.